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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Michigan
Michigan has 66 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 56 cities and towns — Holland, Traverse City, Cadillac, Midland and 52 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.
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Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,522 reviews
Well-maintained walking, biking and snowmobiling trail that runs between Montague and Hart.
Lower Huron Metropark
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,493 reviews
1,258-acre preserve with activities including an aquatics center, golf, canoeing & ice-skating.
Proud Lake Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,448 reviews
State park with campsites, cabins & trails, plus boating & fishing on 2 lakes & the Huron River.
Brighton Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,839 reviews
Sprawling park offers riding, hiking & biking trails, plus water sports, campsites & horse stables.
Bloomer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews
City park known for its unique 1/8-mile bicycle racing oval boasts all-year sport & activity spaces.
Portage Creek Bicentennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,196 reviews
200-acre linear park offering multi-use trails, picnic areas & playgrounds, plus fishing & benches.
Lake Harbor Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,134 reviews
Lakeside 189-acre park with a beach, scenic walkways, wooded trails, picnic areas & fishing.
Wilson State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,138 reviews
36-acre, lakeside park offering a sandy beach & a wooded campground, plus cross-country ski terrain.
Burchfield Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 887 reviews
540-acre park circling Grand River features boating, fishing, swimming & trails for hiking & biking.
Deerfield Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 829 reviews
Riverfront natural area offering trails & 2 disc-golf courses, plus fishing & camping spots.
Midland City Forest Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 719 reviews
Multi-use, tree-lined park offering walking and hiking trails, plus toboggan runs and an ice rink.
Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 632 reviews
Popular preserve, featuring 15+ miles of trails through dunes and woodland, plus an accessible lookout point with lake views.
Riley Trails Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 644 reviews
Family-friendly destination for hiking and biking, centered around a former landfill.
Luton Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 490 reviews
Park with wooded and prairie vistas featuring marked trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Roselle Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Scenic biking and walking trails, playground and picnic benches.
Physicians Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 447 reviews
City park featuring a playground, picnic tables, splash pad, and pavilion, plus a walking path.
Windmill Pointe Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 396 reviews
Spacious city park (open only to residents) and playground featuring a marina, tennis courts, a pier and a pool, plus other sports areas including volleyball nets .
Kal-Haven Trail State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 347 reviews
Horse, biking & hiking trails run 33 miles through small towns & historic spots in this small park.
Woodland Hills Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Natural space made up of meadow, forest, pond, river & creek, with wildlife & trails throughout.
Hofma Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 313 reviews
Well-kept park known for its miles of trails, baseball fields and playground.
Mt. Marquette Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Road to a mountain top with a trail for hiking and biking.
Stu Visser Trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 275 reviews
Park featuring a short hiking trail and boardwalk through wetlands with wildlife sightings.
Broome Park
3.6 ★★★★☆ 306 reviews
Park with facilities for baseball, soccer, and basketball, plus a playground and dog-friendly areas.
Keystone Rapids Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Scenic waterfront destination featuring hiking trails and kayaking areas.
LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
Tranquil nature area with meadows and walking paths, plus lots of birdlife and wildflowers.
Leelanau Trail Cherry Bend Rd Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Public hiking and biking trail with a restroom.
Wolters Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
Family-friendly outdoor area, with a playground, gazebo, hiking path and stream.
Pere Marquette Rail Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Long rail-trail used for hiking and biking that stretches from Clare to Baldwin.
Macomb Orchard Trail - Richmond Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Paved route for walkers and bikers, showcasing forests and fields, along with restaurants and ice-cream shops.
Highland Rec MTB
4.8 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Park offering hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, plus historical interest.
Holdridge CRAMBA Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Mountain biking and trail running are among the activities at this public park with picnic tables.
Scio Woods Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails in a forested area that are also suitable for kids.
Ionia State Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Park and recreational area featuring a beach, a lake and a 24-hole disc golf course.
Novi Tree Farm
4.8 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Mountain bike park with a pump track, crater jump spot, and variety of other features.
Mosquito Creek Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Loop, sand-piled, beginner-friendly, intermediate and advanced bike trails.
Lakelands Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Flat, paved trail for walkers, runners, cyclists and rollerbladers, as well as horseback riders.
Eagle Run Hiking Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Hiking area with a flat trail along the Ausable River, suitable for families.
Cadillac Pathway Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Leisurely hiking spot with 2-loop, 5-mile wooded trails plus cross-country skiing in winter.
Ferguson Bayou Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Hiking area offering wildlife watching opportunities including bald eagles, cranes, and turtles.
Van Buren Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Paved path for walking, biking and running that joins a state park and lakefront.
Riverview Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Wooded trails, some along a river, through a natural area.
Vicksburg Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Nature preserve with a 4-mi. trail for walking, biking, and disc golf, as well as wildlife sightings.
Shelby Trailhead on Hart-Montague Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Park with bike trails and a public restroom.
Fillmore Discovery Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Milford MTB Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Park featuring biking, hiking, and kids' activities.
Musketawa Trail,
4.6 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
Griffin Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 32 reviews
North Country Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
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